Akron-Westfield second year volleyball coach Mollie (Hamblin) Koopmans has a lot of optimism when it comes to this year’s team’s chances.

“We have a good group of girls. The team chemistry is good, and they know what they need to work on and are working on it. Our strengths this year are serving and blocking, and overall hustle,” said Koopmans, who is a West Sioux Grades 4 – 5 teacher during the day.